Cost of living in Mudanjiang, China vs Klaeng, Thailand
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Mudanjiang (China) is 31% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (193 ฿) | 208 ฿ | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10元 (48 ฿) | 193 ฿ | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.00元 (24 ฿) | 80 ฿ | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6.00元 (29 ฿) | 58 ฿ | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00元 (29 ฿) | 100 ฿ | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 (29 ฿) | 30 ฿ | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 200 ฿ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 (39 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00元 (14 ฿) | 40 ฿ | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (19 ฿) | 35 ฿ | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (482 ฿) | 150 ฿ | + 221% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (39 ฿) | 40 ฿ | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 (24 ฿) | 20 ฿ | + 21% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Mudanjiang (China) is about the same as in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000元 (9,641 ฿) | 22,500 ฿ | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200元 (5,785 ฿) | 15,000 ฿ | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,600元 (12,533 ฿) | 2,000 ฿ | + 527% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200元 (5,785 ฿) | 13,500 ฿ | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 7,500 ฿ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 1,750 ฿ | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (7,231 ฿) | 6,000 ฿ | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000元 (4,820 ฿) | 2,500 ฿ | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 130 ฿ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20元 (96 ฿) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Mudanjiang (China) is 61% more expensive than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150元 (723 ฿) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200元 (964 ฿) | 300 ฿ | + 221% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150元 (723 ฿) | 1,000 ฿ | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200元 (964 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 61% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Mudanjiang (China) is 10% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 450,000 ฿ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (39 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 (289 ฿) | 600 ฿ | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Mudanjiang (China) is 9% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20元 (96 ฿) | 100 ฿ | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (96 ฿) | 300 ฿ | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 500 ฿ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 120 ฿ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38 ฿ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 50 ฿ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 50 ฿ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 50 ฿ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (169 ฿) | 100 ฿ | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Mudanjiang (China) is 13% more expensive than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200元 (964 ฿) | 500 ฿ | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (482 ฿) | 500 ฿ | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 500 ฿ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 700 ฿ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 80 ฿ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 60 ฿ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 50 ฿ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000元 (9,641 ฿) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.50 ฿ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100元 (482 ฿) | 600 ฿ | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40元 (193 ฿) | 75 ฿ | + 157% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 69,000 ฿ in Klaeng you would need to make just about 65,275 ฿ (13,541元) in Mudanjiang.
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